The students at Centennial Elementary School spent weeks talking about heroes. The fourth-graders had a contest for the best essays about their own heroes, and the winners got to speak at the assembly on Friday.

"My hero is Steve Irwin. He inspired me to love animals," said one student.

"Bethany Hamilton is my hero. She was a role model to a lot of people. Bethany was also brave," said another.

Jackson Burrows said his hero is a hero to everyone.

"My superhero dad. My dad is my hero. He serves for our country, he helps take care of my family and he is also a hard worker," Jackson said.

Little did Jackson know, his superhero was closer than he could imagine.

"I'm coming home. This is my R & R time, so I'm going to spend Thanksgiving here and back to Afghanistan after that," said U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Brian Burrows.

Jackson had no idea his dad was home, let alone in the same building.

"He is Afghanistan right now. Is that not a hero to you? I cannot wait to see my dad again," Jackson said, reading his essay aloud.

When his dad came out of the crowd, it was a reunion that proved emotional for everyone in the room.

"I thought it was awesome," Burrows said. "I think he did a great job. What can I say? I'm a proud father."

"Like, I was just walking, and then he yelled my name," Jackson said.

Burrows is home for two short weeks.

"I think we're just going to hang out, probably do some swimming, because there are not a lot of swimming pools in Afghanistan," he said.

Burrows will return to Afghanistan on Dec. 2, but the family is very excited to have him home for Thanksgiving.

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